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Mulkay Family History

Mulkay Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mulka, Mulkey, Mula, Murray, Mulroy, Muskat, Malay, Kulka, Melka

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Where is the Mulkay family from?

You can see how Mulkay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mulkay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mulkay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Mulkay families living in South Carolina. This was about 23% of all the recorded Mulkay's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Mulkay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mulkay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mulkay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Dom Serv was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mulkay. 100% of Mulkay women worked as an Unpaid Dom Serv. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Dom Serv
    100%
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Census Records

There are 580 census records available for the last name Mulkay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mulkay census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 156 immigration records available for the last name Mulkay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 82 military records available for the last name Mulkay. For the veterans among your Mulkay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mulkay lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Mulkay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mulkay in 1970 was 50, and 60 in 2003.

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